An Airline pilots rant.
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An Airline pilots rant.
I came across this rant over the web. Do you think there is any truth behind what this guy is saying?
http://www.fracpilot.com/why%20pilot...ake%20200k.pdf
http://www.fracpilot.com/why%20pilot...ake%20200k.pdf
#6
What a powerful article! I was blown away! The article should remind every pro-pilot what it took for them to get there, and all the wannabees and student pilots what it takes and how so very, terribly, difficult it is... to get there. Thanks so much for sharing, a great find indeed!
#7
That was one of the most incredible works of literature I have ever read. So well presented and written, describes our career field exactly... if only the flying public knew what we went through and will go through in our careers. Bravo Jack!
#9
must have been.... $2000 for a PPL that's peanuts.... if you figure in the increase in flight training costs.... right now lets say $6000(3x increase) for a PPL, so major airline pilot's pay should be at about $600,000 (3x increase).
#10
and before anyone comes at me for talking about the regionals, I work for one......
IMO, its pretty simple math/economics, over the years (as in the last 20 or so if not more), the price of tickets has not kept up with inflation, and a large part of that is because of regional airlines(edit: and LCC's), ok...., so that led to a lot more pilots being employed, but not nearly paid what they were in the height of the industry.
Man, what happened to the guy who was able to get out of the military after his pilot commitment and pretty much have a guaranteed mainline flying job?
LONG GONE............
Last edited by EvilGN; 08-12-2008 at 09:12 PM.
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